Senior Accountant job at Talent House Limited
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Vacancy title: Senior Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional Services , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

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Talent House Limited

Deadline of this Job:
15 November 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Our Client, Bata is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team.
About Bata
Bata shoe company limited is a manufacturing company that has been in operation since 1937, with its operations in Lusaka where it produces Zambia’s favorite gumboots (the mukuwa and rain master). For over 13 decades, Bata has been on the leading edge of footwear design. Today, professionals in Bata’s Shoe Innovation Centers around the world continue the tradition of innovation as they dedicate themselves to discovering new shoe materials, developing modern shoe technologies, and creating fresh footwear that marries style with comfort.
About the role:
Bata is seeking for a talented individual to fill up the role of Senior Accountant to be reporting to the Financial controller, as well as to provide support to the Finance and control department by managing the reporting requirement of the department. The Senior Accountant will be in charge of handling the day-to-day operations in Finance & Accounts areas with and ensuring the timely completion of data processing.
The role requires an individual with knowledge on International Accounting Standards, chart of authorities and how to go around the finance risk controls matrix. You must be up to date with different government legislations such as VAT Act, income Tax Act and PAYE guide. Must equally have knowledge on adonis guide as well as BSO accounting procedures and guidelines and managing of internal memos and travel plans.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain control of all bookings in the accounts department. Supervise and train accounts clerks and bookkeepers ensuring the timely recording of all accounting documents.
• Review monthly departmental performances (P&L statements), and prepare monthly variance reports for Senior Management action.
• Maintain regular control of all statutory (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, VAT, Pension, PACRA, Workers’ compensation) accounts and ensure payment is made and returns filed on time.
• Maintain regular control of all bookings by scrutinizing and making the necessary adjustments and ensure timely booking of departmental internal debit notes.
• Oversee the month-end close process and review the month-end close pack (MMR) for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Financial Controller.
• Monitor all trial balance accounts balances and inventories to ensure only legitimate balances are on accounts. Ensure timely reconciliation and follow-up.
• Prepare monthly payroll and total company reconciliation.
• Oversee payroll data entry function and all other payroll functions
• Assist in daily cash management functions including online banking, electronic funds transfer, and check balances.
• In charge of Treasury and Cash-Flow and review Bank and cash reconciliation.
• Ensure that ALL payments are correctly coded and computed and duly authorized by the relevant officers at payment processing
• Liaising with Banks on Bank queries and others
• In charge of Departmental and Total Company Budgeting.
• Ensure the suitability and effectiveness of internal control systems and the performance of departments in implementing rules, procedures, and processes.
• Initiate the audit process. Scheduling the audit on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing any required documentation for the annual audit
• Prepare and ensure Audit is done timely
• Ensure sufficient documentation is in place for all finance functions.
• Any other Duties allocated by your seniors

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or full professional accountancy ACCA/ CIMA/ ZICA
• At least five (5) years of experience in a similar management position
• Member of ZICA
• Hands-on experience with various accounting software
• strong financial and accounting background
• Can maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial information
Compensation:
The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com before the 15th of November 2022.


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 November 2022
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 03-11-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-11-2066
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